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V820 EJH

1999 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,910 mi
Last recorded141,910 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 EJH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 141,910 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Fail 7 Dec 2017 134,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on face (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near pipes into rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 130,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on face (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near pipes into rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 127,755 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 125,989 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 122,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 122,645 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer weak/rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2012 118,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,068 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 113,068 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 105,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 97,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 82,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear brake hose ferrule slight corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2006 74,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake hose ferrule corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2005 65,360 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V820 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V820 EJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V820 EJH registered?

V820 EJH is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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